Job Description
Shift Multiskilled Engineer
Carbon60 is looking to recruit an experienced Shift Multiskilled Engineer to join our Facilities Management client, supporting critical building services maintenance at the Medical facility based in Chelsea, London.
ROLE: Shift Multiskilled Engineer
LOCATION: Chelsea, London, SW3
PAY RATE: £19.35 per hour PAYE
CONTRACT: 3 Months Contract
SHIFT PATTERN: 12-Hour Shifts (4 On / 4 Off), Monday to Sunday
ON-CALL: Participation in regional out-of-hours standby rota
THE ROLE:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multiskilled Engineer to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and breakdown support across a prestigious healthcare and research facility. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring building services systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.
Working within a live environment, you will be responsible for fault diagnosis, repairs, compliance activities, contractor supervision, and maintaining high standards of health & safety, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and breakdown support across mechanical, electrical, and building services systems.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and monitor plant performance to ensure operational efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, permits, E-Forms, and compliance documentation using CAFM systems and mobile technology.
• Conduct Point of Work Risk Assessments (POWRA) and ensure all activities comply with Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and Permit to Work procedures.
• Supervise subcontractors, maintain plant rooms and engineering areas to a high standard, and ensure all tools and test equipment remain safe and compliant.
• Participate in the on-call rota and respond to emergency breakdowns outside normal working hours when required.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience within building services or facilities maintenance
• Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance in commercial or industrial environments
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance knowledge across building services systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience using CAFM systems and mobile maintenance technology
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours standby rota
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
• BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Previous Facilities Management (FM) experience
• Experience supervising subcontractors and specialist service providers
• Knowledge of Permit to Work systems and compliance procedures
• Understanding of KPI and SLA-driven service delivery environments
• IOSH Working Safely or other Health & Safety qualification
• Multi-skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance background
• Experience working within healthcare, critical, commercial, or industrial facilities